Starting out: the French

by Byron Jacobs

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The French is one of Black's soundest defences to 1 e4 and is very popular at all levels of chess. Club players enjoy its super-solid structure, while at the top it's played by famous grandmasters such as Vishy Anand and the young Russian star Alexander Morozevich. With his first two moves Black obtains a substantial foothold in the centre, and a structure that is incredibly difficult to break down. In this user-friendly book, International Master Byron Jacobs revisits the basic principles behind the French Defence and all of its variations. Throughout the reader is helped along by a wealth of notes, tips, warnings and exercises. This book is ideal for the improving player.
  • ISBN10 1857442296
  • ISBN13 9781857442298
  • Publish Date 3 January 2003
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Everyman Chess
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 176
  • Language English